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The standing cross 10m west of Broomhill Cottage is a medieval wayside cross situated in Dorset. The monument survives as a stone cross of the type commonly erected during the medieval period as a marker along routes or within settlements. Such crosses typically served practical functions as meeting points, waymarkers, or focal points for community gatherings. The cross is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, indicating its significance to the archaeological and architectural heritage of the region.
Medieval standing cross 10m west of Broomhill Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015179. View the official record →
The standing cross 10m west of Broomhill Cottage is a medieval wayside cross situated in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015179.
Medieval standing cross 10m west of Broomhill Cottage is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015179.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 620m south west of Eggardon Hill Farm (8.4 km), Dyke SE of Eggardon Hill camp (8.4 km), Group of three round barrows W of Two Gates (8.7 km).
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